Sharkey&#39;s in Binghamton, NYhttp://www.roadfood.com/Forums/rss-m652266.ashx(c) Roadfood.com Discussion Board30Re:Sharkey's in Binghamton, NY (joerogo) If you want a "wet" spiedie, try <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&amp;sugexp=ldymls&amp;pq=lupo's+spiedies&amp;xhr=t&amp;cp=11&amp;qe=bHVwbydzIGluIGU&amp;qesig=1t0HYrNg_0yXDHdHaClYgA&amp;pkc=AFgZ2tk5Zqx91LDOUMeIhQe-ERfx16NMmy1luXHBIJeHAdYkwRSVLNqjq_u4UnYRidOp47KJly6892jC_R_xWuVFwgEdj5xzIQ&amp;bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;q=lupo's+in+endicott+ny&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;hq=lupo's&amp;hnear=0x89daec1a9158bac1:0x69d7b368b49038c6,Endicott,+NY&amp;cid=14461630045180265881" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&amp;sugexp=ldymls&amp;pq=lupo's+spiedies&amp;xhr=t&amp;cp=11&amp;qe=bHVwbydzIGluIGU&amp;qesig=1t0HYrNg_0yXDHdHaClYgA&amp;pkc=AFgZ2tk5Zqx91LDOUMeIhQe-ERfx16NMmy1luXHBIJeHAdYkwRSVLNqjq_u4UnYRidOp47KJly6892jC_R_xWuVFwgEdj5xzIQ&amp;bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;q=lupo's+in+endicott+ny&amp;fb=1&amp;gl=us&amp;hq=lupo's&amp;hnear=0x89daec1a9158bac1:0x69d7b368b49038c6,Endicott,+NY&amp;cid=14461630045180265881">Lupo's Char-Pit in Endicott</a>. &nbsp;They serve their spiedies soaked in marinade on a 12" hoagie bun. &nbsp;I guess this is considered Endicott style. &nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> I like Sharkey's. &nbsp;My pork was still moist and matched up well with the bread. &nbsp;Although, I did add a splash of green Tabasco<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/thumbup1.gif" alt="" data-smiley="<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/thumbup1.gif" alt="" data-smiley="[8D]" />" />&nbsp;&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> A guy came out of the kitchen and sat at the bar with his 3 spiedie lunch, and proceeded to open mayo packets and load the white gook onto his spiedies. &nbsp;I told Marie, I know a worse condiment than ketchup and pointed to the mayo laden act of indecency. &nbsp;She shook her head and said, oh, he always does that. &nbsp;But I don't say anything since he makes the spiedies.<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/wink.gif" alt="" data-smiley="<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/wink.gif" alt="" data-smiley="[;)]" />" /><img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/icon_smile_shy.gif" alt="" data-smiley="<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/icon_smile_shy.gif" alt="" data-smiley="[8)]" />" /><br> &nbsp;<br> I think Dawn came up with the best solution.....pickled hot peppers<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/thumbup1.gif" alt="" data-smiley="<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/thumbup1.gif" alt="" data-smiley="[8D]" />" /><br>http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/rss-m652266.ashxFindPost/652322Sun, 22 May 2011 11:04:00 GMTRe:Sharkey's in Binghamton, NY (MiamiDon) Nice report, Joe!<br> &nbsp;<br> When I had a spiedie, I also felt like it was missing something.&nbsp; Lean meat on a plain piece of bread is.... dry.&nbsp; Maybe the locals don't always eat the bread, but just use it to pull the food off the skewer?<br>http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/rss-m652266.ashxFindPost/652305Sun, 22 May 2011 08:47:08 GMTRe:Sharkey's in Binghamton, NY (agnesrob) Nice report Joe! Those clams look so good!<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/tongue_smilie.gif" alt="" data-smiley="<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/tongue_smilie.gif" alt="" data-smiley="[:p]" />" /><br>http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/rss-m652266.ashxFindPost/652294Sun, 22 May 2011 06:24:37 GMTRe:Sharkey's in Binghamton, NY (LindaW) Fantastic Report, but for that much money, I think they should have given you a couple more skewers, some sides and at least a cold beverage!!!&nbsp; <img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/tongue_smilie.gif" alt="" data-smiley="<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/tongue_smilie.gif" alt="" data-smiley="[:p]" />" /><br>http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/rss-m652266.ashxFindPost/652292Sun, 22 May 2011 03:19:50 GMTRe:Sharkey's in Binghamton, NY (stanpnepa) Great report and photos Joe!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Though I have to make a confession - I've been&nbsp;to Sharkey's four times over the past 15 years,&nbsp;and I just don't get the "Spiedie" thing.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> Yes - I'm sure it's me - but I find them dense and dry.&nbsp; I tend to like my meat naturally juicy, wet or at least with some sort of condiment.&nbsp;&nbsp; Of course, this could be partly due to some mild reflux issues that make&nbsp;me frown on these textures - as I would have to be near starvation to tackle a (non-twice) baked potato.<br> &nbsp;<br> The family is very nice.&nbsp; It's a great working-class bar - and I feel bad even typing this.&nbsp; I'm sure compared to others among fans, the spiedies are really good - just not my thing.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Next time - I'm goin' for those clams!<br>http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/rss-m652266.ashxFindPost/652273Sat, 21 May 2011 22:56:55 GMTRe:Sharkey's in Binghamton, NY (joerogo) <a href="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/showprofile.aspx?memid=23974" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/showprofile.aspx?memid=23974">billyboy</a>, I guess I was thinking of what I was willing to pay for their spiedies<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/tongue_smilie.gif" alt="" data-smiley="<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/tongue_smilie.gif" alt="" data-smiley="[:p]" />" /><img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/biggrin.gif" alt="" data-smiley="<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/biggrin.gif" alt="" data-smiley="[:D]" />" /><br> &nbsp;<br> This was only my second time there, I never asked about the marinade. &nbsp;But it is unique. &nbsp;I would rule out Salamida's, totally different flavor.<br> &nbsp;<br> Here are some pics from my first visit. &nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> Chicken &amp; pork spiedie.<br> &nbsp;<br> <img src="http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm26/joerogo/RoadFood/DSCN0369.jpg" /><br> &nbsp;<br> <img src="http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm26/joerogo/RoadFood/DSCN0370.jpg" /><br> &nbsp;<br> <img src="http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm26/joerogo/RoadFood/DSCN0371.jpg" /><br> &nbsp;<br>http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/rss-m652266.ashxFindPost/652271Sat, 21 May 2011 22:39:14 GMTRe:Sharkey's in Binghamton, NY (billyboy) $575.00, eh? &nbsp;Left your wallet a bit lighter? Hahaha. &nbsp;Sorry, I couldn't resist. &nbsp;I had never seen their menu before and I could really go for a spiedie right now. &nbsp;Do you know if they make their own marinade or if they use a brand such as Salamida's?<br> &nbsp;<br>http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/rss-m652266.ashxFindPost/652269Sat, 21 May 2011 22:21:28 GMTSharkey's in Binghamton, NY (joerogo) One of these day I am going to take Sharkey's menu for a test drive.<br> <img src="http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm26/joerogo/RoadFood/Sharkys.jpg" /><br> <img src="http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm26/joerogo/RoadFood/SharkysII.jpg" /><br> &nbsp;<br> <img src="http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm26/joerogo/RoadFood/SharkysIII.jpg" /><br> &nbsp;<br> <img src="http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm26/joerogo/RoadFood/SharkysIV.jpg" /><br> &nbsp;<br> <img src="http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm26/joerogo/RoadFood/SharkysV.jpg" /><br> &nbsp;<br> <img src="http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm26/joerogo/RoadFood/SharkysVI.jpg" /><br> &nbsp;<br> &nbsp;<br> Everything on the menu looks good, but how can you not order Spiedies? &nbsp;I was there on a Wednesday and couldn't pass up on the special, 3 spiedies for $575.00. &nbsp;<br> I went with pork. &nbsp;But, I did ask Marie(owner)if she had any hot peppers(<a href="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/showprofile.aspx?memID=61033" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/showprofile.aspx?memID=61033">AHI MPLS</a>&nbsp;made me do it<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/tongue_smilie.gif" alt="" data-smiley="<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/tongue_smilie.gif" alt="" data-smiley="[:p]" />" />) &nbsp;No hot peppers available, but she told me that some crazy people actually put ketchup on theirs<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/icon_smile_shy.gif" alt="" data-smiley="<img src="http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/upfiles/smiley/icon_smile_shy.gif" alt="" data-smiley="[8)]" />" />.<br> &nbsp;<br> <img src="http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm26/joerogo/RoadFood/mixed046.jpg" /><br> &nbsp;<br> This is my favorite spiedie. &nbsp;Seasoned and grilled to perfection!<br> &nbsp;<br> Sharkey's is also famous for their clams. &nbsp;They serve Top Necks, which can run large and a little chewy. &nbsp;Mine were on the verge of being too big, but they were clean and very tasty.<br> &nbsp;<br> <img src="http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm26/joerogo/RoadFood/mixed044.jpg" /><br> &nbsp;<br> <img src="http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm26/joerogo/RoadFood/mixed045.jpg" /><br> &nbsp;<br> My next trip, I want to try some of the Polish Food. &nbsp;I'm a sucker for a good piggie!<br>http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/rss-m652266.ashxFindPost/652266Sat, 21 May 2011 22:05:47 GMT